Position Statement Assignment by Riley McCann https://padlet.com/mccannr6/rw6i30f34kubbnhf Riley McCann en-us 2021-07-07 23:06:33 UTC 2026-01-05 14:32:01 UTC hello@padlet.com mccannr6 https://padlet.com/mccannr6/rw6i30f34kubbnhf/wish/1641086293 2021-07-08 01:19:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mccannr6/rw6i30f34kubbnhf/wish/1641086293 Information on the Difficulties of Seeking Asylum in the United States mccannr6 https://padlet.com/mccannr6/rw6i30f34kubbnhf/wish/1641151164 2021-07-08 01:56:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mccannr6/rw6i30f34kubbnhf/wish/1641151164 This video explains the process refugees go through to finally arrive in the United States. mccannr6 https://padlet.com/mccannr6/rw6i30f34kubbnhf/wish/1641158581 2021-07-08 02:01:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mccannr6/rw6i30f34kubbnhf/wish/1641158581 United States Department of State information on Refugee Admissions. mccannr6 https://padlet.com/mccannr6/rw6i30f34kubbnhf/wish/1641162443 2021-07-08 02:03:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mccannr6/rw6i30f34kubbnhf/wish/1641162443 The following paper outlines human rights related to refugees and asylum seekers as well as my personal statement regarding the human rights issue. mccannr6 https://padlet.com/mccannr6/rw6i30f34kubbnhf/wish/1641164030 2021-07-08 02:04:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mccannr6/rw6i30f34kubbnhf/wish/1641164030 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services outline of rules and expectations for people seeking asylum. mccannr6 https://padlet.com/mccannr6/rw6i30f34kubbnhf/wish/1641171494 2021-07-08 02:08:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mccannr6/rw6i30f34kubbnhf/wish/1641171494 Details the number of refugees in the United States, agencies that help resettle refugees, and other frequently asked questions. mccannr6 https://padlet.com/mccannr6/rw6i30f34kubbnhf/wish/1641175552 2021-07-08 02:11:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mccannr6/rw6i30f34kubbnhf/wish/1641175552 This site contains infographics that depict statistics about refugees and asylum seekers worldwide. mccannr6 https://padlet.com/mccannr6/rw6i30f34kubbnhf/wish/1641191739 2021-07-08 02:20:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mccannr6/rw6i30f34kubbnhf/wish/1641191739 Social workers should support U.S. Code 8 U.S.C. 1522. Specifically, (1)(A) that states that the Director shall provide resources for employment training and placement, an opportunity to learn English language skills, ensure cash assistance, and ensure that women have the same rights as men. mccannr6 https://padlet.com/mccannr6/rw6i30f34kubbnhf/wish/1641237521 2021-07-08 02:47:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mccannr6/rw6i30f34kubbnhf/wish/1641237521 This link outlines a bill that has been proposed by a Democratic Senator or Illinois called the Dream Act of 2021. The bill proposes that DHS cancels deportation for individuals who have been present in the United States for four years before the bill, younger than eighteen upon initial date of U.S. entry, is not inadmissible because of crime or security, and has fulfilled education requirements. mccannr6 https://padlet.com/mccannr6/rw6i30f34kubbnhf/wish/1641253585 2021-07-08 02:57:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mccannr6/rw6i30f34kubbnhf/wish/1641253585 This is a summary of the Grace Act that is currently a proposed bill in House of Representatives. The bill would create a mandatory minimum 125,000 refugees admitted each year and a direction that the president takes directions from the UNHCR. mccannr6 https://padlet.com/mccannr6/rw6i30f34kubbnhf/wish/1641278607 2021-07-08 03:13:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mccannr6/rw6i30f34kubbnhf/wish/1641278607 13 Minute Zoom Presentation that gives a run-through of this Padlet with a short reading of background information and my personal statement. mccannr6 https://padlet.com/mccannr6/rw6i30f34kubbnhf/wish/1641334009 2021-07-08 03:51:05 UTC https://padlet.com/mccannr6/rw6i30f34kubbnhf/wish/1641334009